The Danielsville Monitor, January 11, 1895 - Madison Co, GA Submitted by Jeanne Arguelles 10 February 2004 Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ******************************************************************* The Danielsville Monitor, January 11, 1895 Runaway Marriage On last Sunday morning at the home of T. F. Christian, Esq., Mr. Styles Evans and Miss Minnie Carrington were married. There was objections on the part of the bride’s parents, and on this account the young people arranged a meeting and repaired to the home of Esq. T. F. Christian, where they married. They have the Monitor’s best wishes over the turbulent seas of life, and much happiness. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charley Snellings and Porter Griffith have returned from Abbeville, S. C. Geo. Dudley Thomas, one of the leading attorneys of Athens, died in Richmond on last Saturday morning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Local Happenings Items of Interest to "Free State" people Picked up by Monitor Reporters O. L. Jones has moved to the Gunnells house for the present year. R. F. Tolbert has moved into the house occupied by E. F. McGowan last year. Mrs. Jessie Scarborough, of Comer, is visiting her parents here this week. Miss Nellie Turner, of Gainesville, Ga., is visiting her mother, Mrs. Cynthia Bird, this week. Since Mr. Lute Johnson has left us, some of the fair sex here are quite despondent. Come back, Lutie. In moving last Saturday, Mr. B. J. Meadow has this misfortune to lose his silverware. We have not learned whether he recovered it or not. C. W. Morris, of near Five Forks, was visiting W. W. Gholston last Tuesday. Mr. Morris is a good friend to the Monitor, and always remembers us. Wm. Griffith, col., who is bound to Hon. D. W. Meadow, walked off last Monday without notice to anyone. Mr. Meadow is very anxious to catch him and has offered a reward of $15.00 for his capture. E. C. Williams went to Harmony Grove this week to bring back John Butler, who recently jumped his contract with Mr. J. T. Turner, and was arrested by Marshall Hawkes of Harmony Grove. Married on last Thursday, at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. J. B. Simmons, Mr. Logan Coile to Miss Mattie Simmons. T. A. Grimes, Esq., officiating. The Monitor wishes them a happy voyage. J. W. Boroughs of Poca. was in town today. Gov. Atkinson refused to pardon Harry Hill, who was sent to the gang for forgery. Since he sees that he will serve his time, the gay and festive Harry has become irritated and has had a fight with one of his fellow convicts in which he was stabbed. Prof. J. I. Ray, one of the best teachers in the county, is in charge of the school at Lilborn. He opened Monday 7th inst. The people of that community would do well to patronize him. C. J. Landers, a young but one of the best prepared teachers in this county, is in charge of the school at Five Forks. Charley has a bright future before him. J. S. McCurdy, W. R. Porterfield and B. J. Meadow of Comer were up to see us yesterday. Miss Willie A. Quinn, of Wilkes county, will be the assistant in out school for the present year. She will be here to take charge of her department on Monday. Miss Quinn comes highly recommended. L. E. Brooks has moved his family and occupies the house lately vacated by B. J. Meadow. Hal Carrington is now the new Monitor "devil." J. F. Brown of Fork district was in town Monday. J. M. Guest of near Paoli was up attending Ordinary’s court Monday. A.R. Lane, who came up from Savannah to attend the burial of his mother, has returned home. Mrs. Nellie Stovall, who has been so near to death’s door, we are glad to say is very much improved in health, and we hope soon to announce her entire recovery. Ask Miss Carrie Watson what kind of wild animal fight she witnesses not many days ago. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Bailiffs Election The election for Bailiff in this district resulted in the selection of J. A. Gordon and W. M. Davis for the ensuing two years. E. C. Williams, the old bailiff, who made an efficient officer, was retired. In Pittman district, J. R. Williams and W. S. Williams were elected by tremendous majorities over populist opponents. In Pocataligo district, J. W. Borroughs and W. E. Short easily defeated their populist opponents. In the other districts of the county there was no opposition to the old officers, and they will hold over. In Pittman the populists, so we understand, put out a candidate for Justice of the Peace against Squire H. H. Tolbert, not knowing that his commission was good for two years hence. Mr. Tolbert felt no uneasiness and let them go on with their voting until the closed, when they discovered their mistake. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Madison Springs Rev. L. D. Coggins preached an interesting sermon at Jones Chapel last Sunday. Mrs. J. B. Dean is quite sick at this writing. Willie Branyan and his sister Miss Estelle visited friends in S. C. last week. We were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. J. E. Sanders. He was a good citizen. John Baker was up to see us last week. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Strayed or Stolen There has strayed from my pasture, or has been stolen, a mare colt about 15 or 16 months old, dish faced, black, large eyes, star in forehead, trim limbs. Any information as to her whereabouts will be thankfully received, and if returned, a liberal reward will be paid. J. C. Scott. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jeptha News John O. Collins of Wilkes county is visiting relatives in this community. A. P. Anderson of this place visited the family of Mrs. W. A. Sims Saturday a nd Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Busbin have just returned home from and extended visit to Griffin. Mr. Lovett Moore visited friends near Boggs last Saturday. W. H. Parham of Boggs is in our community for a day or two. We are sorry to learn that Miss Lizzie Thornton is quite sick at this writing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cartlon Column A batch of interesting news From our Railroad City Mr. Steve Black, one of Oglethorpe’s most successful farmers, has finished moving and is now a citizen of Madison county. He will make Carlton his home this year, as it affords as good social, religious and educational advantages as any town of its age in the State. We welcome his interesting family to out town. Dr. J. G. Gibson spent Saturday and Sunday with his wife, who is on a protracted visit to the family of A. P. Stevens. He is always a welcome visitor here, as out entire people love and reverence him very much. Mrs. James Martin and Mrs. J. P. Moon have been on the sick list for several days, but we are glad to say are very much improved at this writing and we hope to soon see them entirely recovered. We were very much shocked to learn of the death of Mrs. Joseph Stevens on the night of the 31st. It was truly as sad new year to her many friends and her family, but we are confident it was an awakening in a bright and glorious new year to her, for her life was that of a cheerful, faithful christian. Masters Roy and Clive Cheney visited the pleasant and hospitable family of Mr. J. D. Wynn last Sunday. Miss Jessie Arnold visited her sister Mrs. Dixon last Saturday. Our Sabbath school elected officers last Sabbath for the ensuing year, which resulted in the election of Prof. A. W. Mathews, Superintendent, and A. P. Stevens, Secretary and Treasurer.